Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is similar to a drag-net [for fishing] that was cast into the lake and gathered all kinds [of fish].
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
"Again, the kingdom from heaven is like a large net thrown into the sea that gathered all kinds of fish.
A Conservative Version
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a net that was cast into the sea, and gathered from every kind,
American Standard Version
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
Amplified
Anderson New Testament
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that is cast into the sea, and that gathers of every kind:
Bible in Basic English
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net, which was put into the sea and took in every sort of fish:
Common New Testament
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind;
Daniel Mace New Testament
Again, the gospel-kingdom is like a net that is cast into the sea, and draws all sorts of fish:
Darby Translation
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a seine which has been cast into the sea, and which has gathered together of every kind,
Godbey New Testament
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like unto a net cast into the sea, and gathering of every kind;
Goodspeed New Testament
"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a net that was let down into the sea, and inclosed fish of all kinds.
John Wesley New Testament
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net cast into the sea, and gathering of every kind.
Julia Smith Translation
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like to a large sweep-net, cast into the sea, and having gathered of every kind:
King James 2000
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was thrown into the sea and gathered [fish] of every kind,
Modern King James verseion
Again, the kingdom of Heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea, and gathered some of every kind;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net cast into the sea, that gathereth of all kinds:
Moffatt New Testament
Again, the Realm of heaven is like a net which was thrown into the sea and collected fish of every sort.
Montgomery New Testament
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and gathered fish of every kind.
NET Bible
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea that caught all kinds of fish.
New Heart English Bible
"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a dragnet, that was cast into the sea, and gathered some fish of every kind,
Noyes New Testament
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net, cast into the sea, and bringing together fish of every kind;
Sawyer New Testament
Again; the kingdom of heaven is like a net cast into the sea, and collecting [fish] of every kind,
The Emphasized Bible
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like unto, a large drag-net, cast into the sea and gathering of every kind, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and colleting fish of every kind:
Twentieth Century New Testament
Or again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a net which was cast into the sea, and caught fish of all kinds.
Webster
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
Weymouth New Testament
"Again the Kingdom of the Heavens is like a draw-net let down into the sea, which encloses fish of all sorts.
Williams New Testament
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was let down into the sea, and gathered fish of every kind,
World English Bible
"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a dragnet, that was cast into the sea, and gathered some fish of every kind,
Worrell New Testament
"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a net, cast into the sea, and gathering of every kind;
Worsley New Testament
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net, that was cast into the sea, and inclosed fishes of various sorts;
Youngs Literal Translation
'Again, the reign of the heavens is like to a net that was cast into the sea, and did gather together of every kind,
Themes
End of the world » What the end of the world is likened to
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Kingdom of
Jesus Christ » Kingdom of » Its nature
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the tares and other teachings (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The drag net
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a net
Parables » Parables of Christ » Net cast into the sea
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Similitudes » The church compared to » Of the kingdom of heaven
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 13:47
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parable Of The Dragnet
46 When he found an extremely valuable one he went and sold all that he owned and bought it. 47 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is similar to a drag-net [for fishing] that was cast into the lake and gathered all kinds [of fish]. 48 When it became full, the fishermen dragged it up onto the shore. Then they sat down and, [sorting their catch], placed the good [i.e., edible fish] into containers, but threw out the bad [i.e., inedible ones].
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 4:19
And He said to them, "Come with me, and I will make you fishermen for people."
Matthew 13:26-30
But when the [green] shoots sprouted up and produced grain, weeds appeared also.
Matthew 22:9-10
Now go to the main crossroads of the highways and invite everyone you find there to the wedding reception.'
Matthew 25:1-4
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be similar to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the [bride and] groom. [Note: The picture here is that of a newly married couple returning from a festive reception to the groom's home where they continued celebrating and were welcomed by a late evening wedding party]
Mark 1:17
And Jesus said to them, "Come, follow me and I will make you fishermen for people."
Luke 5:10
Simon's partners James and John, sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. So, Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will catch people."
Luke 14:21-23
Then the slave returned and told his master about these things. Then the master of the house became angry and said to his slave, 'Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring people who are poor, and handicapped, and blind and crippled in here [i.e., to the supper].'
John 15:2
He will cut off [See verse 6] every branch [i.e., follower of Christ] who is in [fellowship with] me that does not bear fruit. And He will prune every branch that does bear fruit, so it will bear more fruit.
John 15:6
If a person does not remain united to me, he will be thrown out as a [fruitless] branch and dried up. People gather up such branches and throw them into the fire to be burned [as fuel ?].
Acts 5:1-10
Now a certain married couple named Ananias and Sapphira sold a piece of property
Acts 8:18-22
Now when Simon saw that through the placing of the apostles' hands [on people] the Holy Spirit was given [Note: The fact that Simon "saw" something happen suggests it was supernatural and therefore highly desirable by Simon], he offered to pay them money [for this power],
Acts 20:30
[Indeed, even] from among your own selves [i.e., the body of elders there in Ephesus] some men will arise and, by speaking false things, they will lead away the disciples, [influencing them] to follow them.
1 Corinthians 5:1-6
It has actually been reported [to me] that there is a case of sexual immorality among you that is unheard of, even among the [unconverted] Gentiles. One of you is having sex with his stepmother.
1 Corinthians 10:1-12
For I want you to be [fully] aware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and all of them passed [safely] through the [Red] Sea. [Note: This refers to God guiding the Israelites through the desert during the daytime by a cloud moving along above them . See Ex. 13:21-22].
1 Corinthians 11:19
For it is to be expected [i.e., it is inevitable] that there would be dissensions among you, so that those who are approved [by God] can become known among you.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
For such men are false apostles; they are deceitful workers, who disguise themselves as [true] apostles of Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:26
I have been on frequent journeys; in danger from rivers; in danger from thieves; in danger from my own people; in danger from the Gentiles; in danger in the city; in danger in the desert; in danger in the ocean; in danger among false brothers.
2 Corinthians 12:20-21
For I am afraid that somehow, when I come [to you], I might not find you the way I want you to be, and you might not find me the way you want me to be. I am afraid there might be quarrelling, jealousy, angry outbursts, factious spirits, slander, gossip, arrogance and [other] disturbances [there].
Galatians 2:4
For [certain] false brothers, who were secretly brought in to observe us practicing our liberty in Christ Jesus [i.e., by not having Titus circumcised], attempted to place us [back] under the bondage [of Mosaic law keeping].
2 Timothy 3:2-5
For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive talkers, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
2 Timothy 4:3-4
For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound teaching, but will assemble to themselves teachers who will satisfy what their "itching ears" want to hear.
Titus 1:9-11
[He must] hold on firmly to the trustworthy message, which is according to [our] teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort people with sound teaching and to convince those who contradict it.
2 Peter 2:1-3
But just as there were false prophets among the people before, there will also be false teachers among you [Christians]. They will privately teach harmful doctrines that destroy people [spiritually], by even denying [that Jesus is] the Master, [and thereby] destroying themselves quickly.
2 Peter 2:13-22
They suffer wrong themselves for doing wrong to other people. They consider it [especially] pleasurable to carry on their drunken revellings, [even] during the daytime. They become blots and blemishes [i.e., like spoiled food] in your fellowship meal, as they revel in their deceitful behavior.
1 John 2:18-19
Dear children, it is [now] the last hour [i.e., the final period of God's dealing with people on earth], and since you have heard that an antichrist [i.e., a person who is against Christ] is coming, even now [you should be aware that] many antichrists have [already] come. This is [one way] we know that this is the last hour.
1 John 4:1-6
Loved ones, do not believe [the message of] every spirit [i.e., every person claiming to be a teacher], but test the spirits [i.e., require proof that they and their message are genuine] to see whether they represent God [or not], because many false prophets have begun circulating throughout the world.
Jude 1:4-5
For certain men have secretly infiltrated [your ranks]; they are men who had been written about long ago that they should be judged [and condemned] for perverting the unearned favor of our God into [a license for] living unrestrained, indecent lives, and who deny [the identity and work of] our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
Revelation 3:1
"And write [this] to the angel of the church at Sardis: These are the words of Him who has the seven Spirits of God [i.e., Jesus, who has the Holy Spirit] and the seven stars [i.e., the seven angels of the seven churches. See 1:20]: I know about your deeds, that you have a reputation for being [spiritually] alive, but you are [really] dead.
Revelation 3:15-17
I know about your deeds, that you are neither [spiritually] cold nor hot. I wish you were [either] cold or hot.